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AI That Always Agrees May Be Harming Our Judgement
New research shows that leading AI systems frequently tell users they are right, and that this behaviour may be subtly weakening people’s ability to reflect, take responsibility, and repair relationships. What The Research Found A major study by Stanford researchers, published in Science, has found that sycophancy, i.e., the tendency of AI to agree with…
SpaceX IPO Signals A New Phase Of Tech Power And Funding
It’s been reported that SpaceX has confidentially filed for what could be the largest IPO in history, with the timing and structure of the move suggesting this may be as much about funding pressure and strategic consolidation as it is about market opportunity. What Has Been Reported? Multiple sources (including Bloomberg and Reuters) have reported…
Use “Open In Browser” For Unknown Files Before Downloading
Many email and cloud platforms allow you to preview files in your browser, so opening unknown documents this way first is a simple way to reduce the risk of running harmful content on your device. Why This Matters Unexpected attachments are one of the most common ways malware and phishing attacks reach businesses. Opening a…
Meta And Google Found Liable In Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
A US jury has just found Meta Platforms and Google liable for harm linked to addictive platform design, marking a pivotal moment in how social media companies may be held accountable. What Just Happened? A Los Angeles jury has concluded that Meta and Google were responsible for harm suffered by a young woman who developed…
What Happens When Robotaxis Break Down?
A series of incidents involving Waymo’s autonomous vehicles has highlighted what happens when driverless systems fail in complex real world situations and how much they still rely on human intervention to recover. A Technology Built For The Road Meets The Unexpected Waymo’s robotaxi service has expanded rapidly across multiple US cities, now delivering hundreds of…
New Nail Polish That Works On Touchscreens
A new chemistry breakthrough could allow people to use long fingernails on touchscreens, addressing a long-standing usability issue with modern devices. Why Fingernails Don’t Work On Touchscreens Most modern smartphones and tablets use capacitive touchscreens, which rely on tiny electrical fields across the surface of the display. When a conductive object, such as a fingertip,…
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora App
OpenAI has closed its Sora video generation app just months after launch, highlighting a gap between technical capability and sustained user demand. What Happened? OpenAI has confirmed it is shutting down both the Sora consumer app and its associated web platform, bringing an end to its short-lived push into AI generated video as a social…
Google Launches AI Dark Web Monitoring Tool
Google has introduced a Gemini-powered dark web intelligence service designed to help organisations identify real cyber threats faster by filtering vast volumes of online criminal activity into relevant, actionable insights. What’s Been The Problem With Dark Web Monitoring? Security teams have long relied on dark web monitoring tools to detect leaked data, stolen credentials and…
Use Version History To Recover Overwritten Files
Both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace automatically save previous versions of files, so you can quickly restore an earlier version if something is overwritten, deleted or changed by mistake. Why This Matters It is easy to accidentally overwrite a document, delete key content or save unwanted changes, especially when multiple people are working on the…
Are AI Chatbots Crossing A Dangerous Line?
A growing number of real-world cases and controlled tests are raising concerns that generative AI chatbots may, in certain conditions, contribute to harmful behaviour by reinforcing dangerous thinking and helping users turn intent into action. What Has Been Reported? Recent incidents across Canada, the United States and Europe have brought this issue into sharper focus.…
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